ringworm24 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Hi, I am just starting with chickens, I want to get 2 friendly big cuddly Hens which are not nosy (wishful thinking?) I just got a coup with a 13" by 10" poop hole, hutch 3ft by 2 1/2 ft egg laying area 1 1/2ft by 2 1/2ft run of about 8ft by 2 1/2 ft. They will have the run of the garden most days I love Cochin and Brahma but I guess they are to big for me ? Also I like orpingtions are they to big to? Any advise on other breeds which are big and friendly which will fit in my cope? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Orpington bantams would be ok large fowl... I'd go for the medium sized large fowl such as Wyandottes, Sussex, Rhode Island red, Australorps etc.. Very light breeds would appreciate a bigger run though so Hamburghs, Appenzellers, Welsummers, legbars may not be good choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 You can get bantam Brahmas which are just as fluffy and come up the same size as an average chicken, but I'd advise to get three not two, it's a better number - in case the worst happens and one eventually dies then you'd have to go through all the rigmarole of introducing a new one BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
